getting hook

[Sandy]

So after listening to the guy I bowl with and trying every thing he said to try, I gave up. I decided to put aside a day and practice by myself. I don't know if it was a good decision but I think I have gotten better at hooking the ball. A Storm Fight. I found by sending the ball out till it almost lands in the gutter it comes back and lands in the sweet spot. I don't get a lot of strikes but I am getting more. So it looks like more time practicing during the week. A bit dangerous putting the ball so close to the gutter though.

[mc_runner]

Sounds good! Just be aware that if you're bowling in leagues the oil may be different than when you were practicing by yourself. It's a good sign that you're hitting the "dry area" and having it come back into the pocket though - as long as you're not forcing spin on the ball and letting it do the work.

[RobLV1]

So after listening to the guy I bowl with and trying every thing he said to try, I gave up. I decided to put aside a day and practice by myself. I don't know if it was a good decision but I think I have gotten better at hooking the ball. A Storm Fight. I found by sending the ball out till it almost lands in the gutter it comes back and lands in the sweet spot. I don't get a lot of strikes but I am getting more. So it looks like more time practicing during the week. A bit dangerous putting the ball so close to the gutter though.

Instead of listening to the guy you bowl with, find a Certified Coach and get some proper instruction to get you started. You are throwing a $200 bowling ball. Isn't it worth a few bucks to learn how to use it?